Vehicle Description
Beautifully restored and tastefully modified to postwar-era hot-rod
styling, chassis #185501620 is a desirable and authentic steel-body
five-window coupe, built by Jim Lowrey Sr. of Meredith, NH. Opening
the hood reveals a 221ci V8 engine, which was bored .60 over and
fitted with a mild Isky camshaft, Edelbrock cylinder heads and
topped with a Road Runner Enterprises Weiand supercharger. The
blower is appropriately capped with twin Stromberg 97 carburetors,
in keeping with the traditional spirit of this hot rod. The engine
bolts up to a rebuilt 1941 Ford 3-speed side-shift transmission,
benefiting from a 2-speed Columbia rear axle. The vacuum-operated
Columbia retains its proper hardware, including the speedometer
ratio corrector. The undercarriage presents a glossy black frame
with complementing red ladder bars, rear end, suspension and lower
engine components. The coupe benefits from a fall 2020 inspection,
tuneup and service. This included new spark plugs, wires and
ignition components, brake master cylinders, hoses and wheel
cylinders, new aluminum radiator (the correct original
accompanies), radiator cap and thermostat for further reliability
in modern traffic. During restoration efforts, the body was removed
and restored by Jim Lowrey Jr. of Tilton, NH, and was finished in
Lyon Blue paintwork. Red pinstriping by Larry Hook lends a subtle
hint of what lies beneath the hood, along with touches of bright
chromework and matching red chrome-capped steel wheels with mounted
BFGoodrich whitewalls. As with the exterior, the cabin appears
nearly stock at first glance with gorgeous deep red painted
finishes and complementing seating, surrounds, headliner and
carpeting. A large and tidy luggage compartment contains a matching
spare tire assembly as well. Likewise, the fit and finish is of
high standards throughout the vehicle - no corners were cut nor
expenses spared restoring this exceptional example. Ideally
optioned with AM radio and heater, elegant touches of chrome were
also applied to select interior pieces. Again, a small period
Airtex vacuum gauge leads to a sleeper powerplant. Traditionally
hot-rodded and expertly restored in period attire, this 1940 Ford
5-Window Custom Coupe offers immediate touring performance and
excellent showmanship. Its combination of design and performance
gives this 1940 Ford model a particular presence, an attitude that
sets it apart from its contemporaries.
